| Operation Everest II: Altitude decompression sickness during repeated altitude exposure. | |
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PMID: 3619843 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The incidence of altitude decompression sickness (ADS) was studied in 23 altitude scientists during repeated altitude exposure to 15,000-29,000 ft (4572-8839 m) in a decompression chamber. Prior to each altitude exposure, a 30-60-mm pre-breathing period with 100% oxygen took place. Ascent was made to an altitude at a rate of 2000 ft X min-1. The altitudes studied ranged from 15,000-29,000 ft (4572-8839 m). Symptoms reported appear consistent with previous reports. Incidence of ADS at 26,000-29,000 ft (7925-8839 m) was 29.7%, during 274 chamber flights and 1264.6 h of altitude time. Incidence appeared related to frequency of exposure, severity of altitude, and physical activity. Incidence was not related to age, duration of exposure, or body index (weight/height 2). This high incidence of ADS reported in this study is similar to that reported by NASA. |
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Authors:
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M K Malconian; P Rock; J Devine; A Cymerman; J R Sutton; C S Houston |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 58 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 1987 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-08-31 Completed Date: 1987-08-31 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 679-82 Citation Subset: IM; S |
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Adult Aged Aging Altitude Sickness / physiopathology* Anoxia / physiopathology* Anthropometry Decompression Sickness / physiopathology* Environmental Exposure Humans Male Middle Aged Mountaineering* Physical Exertion Time Factors |
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